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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
HELLERS advertises dramatic discounts on ladies' tailored suits and fabrics while a separate notice warns Winchester voters that poll tax delinquency may bar them from the June election. Most voters have paid the $1.50 tax, but those who owe must remit within ten days to remain eligible. A 5 percent penalty applies to taxes paid after December 12.
Eustace Smith shot and killed Marshall Brown in Fauquier county after a dispute in Warrenton over hay and produce. Smith claimed Brown insulted him and rushed at him in a barn. a gun fired hitting Brown in the chest and neck. Smith was released on $100 bond for appearance before the magistrate as his cousins and associates stood as sureties.
Miss Sallie Cornwell daughter of former State Senator John J. Cornwell and editor of the Hampshire Review wed Eugene Ailes in St Stephens Church Romney. Rev George A Gibbons officiated with the bride given away by her father. Best man Milton E Ailes and maid of honor Miss Mary Browning Keller. Ushers Ned Higgins Joseph Pancake Harry Cookus and Richard Brydon. Decorations were white and yellow chrysanthemums. The couple began their honeymoon in a private car to the west.
Norfolk and Western Railway Company leads Virginia tax payments with 258 609 75 dollars. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway follows with 169 584 47 dollars. Southern Railway ranks third with 114 023 87 dollars.
An advertisement urging women to treat hair loss with Rexall 93 Hair Tonic. It claims the remedy can eradicate dandruff, improve scalp health, and regrow hair in most cases, with a money back guarantee if not effective. The notice promotes a trial at Miller's Drug, North Main Street, Winchester, in two sizes, 25 cents and 1.00.
The text discusses taxes including state and local levies for general purposes and city county taxes on personal property or estate. It notes paid portions and uses unclear phrasing around franchise and capital needs.
Commission merchants report a drop in egg prices from 31 to 28 cents despite signals of better supply. Weather remains cold and forecasters expect no price rally before Christmas, with traders noting current prices higher than a year ago. Wholesale quotations were issued today by a leading dealer.
Rock Enon Springs December 3 Reverend Roy Schmucker will preach at Meck Enon church in morning and evening services. Mr F D Good led a corn shucking Tuesday with about 50 men present and around 200 barrels shucked. A bountiful supper followed. Miss Minnie Larrick of Bruce Town is visiting home. Albert Elliott left for Morgantown West Virginia for a work stint. The local ground is very dry with springs and creeks unusually low for the season.
The trial of the late William Hockman will be held next Sunday morning, December 5, following his death reported in The Star. Friends will gather at his home at 7:00 a.m. and the body will be taken to Shenandoah county for burial.
Mr. F. H. Hack of Baltimore arrived yesterday evening in his new 1910 Packard. He was accompanied by Frank Hack and Van Meter Hack, making the trip from Baltimore together.
Mr and Mrs Jonah L Cather will host a reception at their Round Hill home this evening in honor of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Cather whose marriage recently took place. A large number of guests are expected. Mrs Cather was formerly Miss Thompson of Berryville a daughter of Mr and Mrs Thompson.
Attorney Herbert S. Larrick announces a private sale of a limestone farm containing about 490 acres with 10 acres in an orchard ready to bear. Located on the Valley Turnpike within three miles of Winchester, it features a two story frame dwelling, barn, outbuildings, and abundant water. A big bargain for a quick buyer. 11-26-2w
WANTED carload of all kinds of poultry by Winchester B H W Seabright. will pay top price for hides. Also an ad for Doan's Kidney Pills claiming cures of kidney and urinary issues with a Winchester testimonial from Mrs William T Grim endorsing the product. Sold by Frank Baker & Son's Drug Store. 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Jacob Schrall of 432 South J Street Danville writes that after eighteen months of kidney and bladder trouble and various doctors a seven week course of Foley's Kidney Pills brought steady improvement and he is willing to share his experience with others.
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